Why Did I, a Reputable Orthodox Cultivator, Become a Demon Emperor?

In his previous life, Xia Ji had pursued fame and fortune with utter seriousness, and died from overwork. He swore that if he had another life, he would certainly live a carefree life with utmost seriousness.

When he woke up, he had truly transmigrated and become the closed-door disciple of a Zhenwu Temple true man.

As a disciple of an orthodox sect:

You cultivate [Eight Directions and Six Harmonies, I Alone Am Supreme Technique], and you grow larger.

You cultivate [Sunlight Yellow Court Scripture], and you become a flame demon.

You devour [Samadhi True Fire], [Nirvana Buddhist Fire], [Vajra Earthcore Fire], and you become...

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You sense the danger and mystery of this world, and decide to lie low on Wudang Mountain and be an untroubled righteous person for a lifetime.

Until that day when the demon world invaded, the gods and Buddhas were annihilated, and the human world was in turmoil. Many great beings came out one after another and turned the tide of battle.

One day, the Demon King knelt before you and respectfully said: “Please, Demon Emperor, come out of seclusion!”

You: ???